Chiefs draft Jawaan Taylor replacement in latest mock draft

Chiefs draft Jawaan Taylor replacement in latest mock draft originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Kansas City Chiefs will enter the NFL Draft armed with two first-round draft picks to help rebuild Andy Reid's roster.

Already being active in free agency, the Chiefs have done a good amount of work in this soft reset, but more is needed. With Patrick Mahomes coming off an ACL injury, many think the offensive line has to be reinforced, and with Jawaan Taylor released, there is a job opening at right tackle. And in Lance Zierlein's latest mock draft for NFL.

com, the Chiefs take Taylor's replacement in Utah's Spencer Fano. "The Chiefs stick with their best-available mindset and add a polished, athletic offensive lineman who can step into the right tackle spot or bump inside in the future if need be," Zierlein wrote . More: Giants select ideal Malik Nabers running mate in latest mock draft Chiefs set for 2026 resurgence?

Well, you could certainly make that case, after all, we aren't expecting the Chiefs to be as bad as they were last season, are we? With Kenneth Walker leading the rushing attack, plus the idea of the Chiefs getting two starters with their first-round picks, it has been an offseason that has seen the franchise address multiple needs. Yes, seeing Jaylen Watson and Trent McDuffie leave isn't ideal, but the Chiefs are armed with draft capital to take their replacements.